A show trial - they are afraid of the riots if he got off easy. From The Epoch Times:
Derek Chauvin Sentenced to More Than 22 Years in Prison Over George Floyd’s Death
Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin on Friday was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for second-degree murder months after he was convicted in the death of George Floyd, coming hours after a judge denied his request for a new trial.
The sentence was handed down by Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill, who said in the hearing that he didn’t “base [his] sentence on public opinion” or to “send any messages.” Cahill said that he handed down the sentence due to the “particular cruelty” Chauvin exhibited during Floyd’s death.
Odd - Cahill was a Bush appointee. Guess people are really afraid of the reaction if it was brought to light that Floyd died from a drug overdose and that he was not a choirboy. He was a violent thug who was committing a crime when he was arrested and yes, he resisted arrest and struggled with the four officers.
This will be retried in a year once everything quiets down. At least I hope. Chauvin followed the established procedures. Floyd was heard on several video recordings complaining about not being able to breathe well before he was put on the ground. He kept complaining when he was down which you can not do if you are being choked. The knee was on his shoulder blade.
This divisiveness is Obama's legacy. Get people riled up against each other and they can not unite to form a unified front. Then, you can get away with anything. Election fraud? Murder? Anything.
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